My Zoo Photos

[Michael J.]

Here I.m going to post my zoo photos around Thailand starting with Chiang Mai Zoo

Chiang Mai Zoo is a 200-acre (81 ha) zoo located on 100 Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, just north of Chiang Mai University. It is the first commercial zoo in Northern Thailand, and was established on 16 June 1977.

History
In 1950 the U.S government sent military advisers to train tribal police along the border of Thailand. Among them was Harold Mason Young, son of American missionaries, who had been born in Burma. Young started helping injured animals, and his collection started getting visitors. The Chiang Mai provincial government set aside 24 acres (9.7 ha) at the base of Suthep Mountain, and the facility was opened to the public in 1957.
When Young died in 1974, the property was taken over by Chiang Mai province. The zoo was expanded to its current 200 acres (81 ha), transferred to the Zoological Park Organization under the patronage of the King of Thailand, and opened as the official zoo of Chang Mai province in 1977.
Source: Chiang_Mai_Zoo

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Nikkor Lens 18-200 - 1/30 - f5.6 and modified with LR3.6

 

[Michael J.]

Just relaxing







Why are you taking a picture of me?

 

[Michael J.]

The Pandas are the attractions. Lots of visitors are coming of those lovely bears.

 

[Michael J.]

Chiang Mai Zoo is privately operated and includes a large variety of animals. In addition, it provides two large aquariums. On 28 October 2008, an aquatic tunnel with a length of 133 metres (436 ft) (the world's longest tunnel aquarium) was opened to the public. It also has a marine aquarium, which is the largest one in Asia.

They are really big




Feeding a huge Sting Ray




Amazing. Here you can see the tracks when the food disappeared in its mouth

 

[Marilynne]

They are really big

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Feeding a huge Sting Ray

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Amazing. Here you can see the tracks when the food disappeared in its mouth

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Looks like this person is wearing a Santa suit.

 

[Michael J.]

Yes. It was a my vacation trip on Christmas.

 

[Michael J.]

Chiang Mai Zoo offers also a Night Safari.

Chiang Mai Night Safari was unofficially opened on November 18, 2005 and it was officially opened on February 6, 2006.

All photos were taken by the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G.

The welcome.







Starting with the Night Safari you'll see a laser-show, using a water-fountain as screen, telling the story of the Hill Tribes (Lanna culture) of Chiang Mai.

 

[Michael J.]

Some photos from the moving Safari-car












At the exit





This was a short virtual trip to the Zoo of Chiang Mai. I hope that you will like it. Thanks for reading and for your feedback.

 

[grandpaw]

Here I.m going to post my zoo photos around Thailand starting with Chiang Mai Zoo



Nikkor Lens 18-200 - 1/30 - f5.6 and modified with LR3.6

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Outstanding!!!

 

[SkvLTD]

I like all but that very first one you blacked out waaaay too much. The later shot of a parrot was awesome.

 

[stmv]

looks like a beautiful zoo, always a great opportunity to practice animal shots.